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Lottery becomes a draw in Newfoundland
11 Sep 2015

Lottery becomes a draw in Newfoundland

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Our visit to the Grotto of Lourdes, Newfoundland, became a story in Vacay.ca  Grotto of Lourdes, NFLD August 26, 2015. It was wonderful to meet the lovely folks who put so much time and energy into building this tribute to their … Continued

Grotto, Lourdes, Newfoundland, vacay.ca
Day and Night Fun on Hawai’i, the Big Island
11 Sep 2015

Day and Night Fun on Hawai’i, the Big Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

Hawai’i, the Big Island Two Ways for WestJet Magazine – September, 2015 On Hawai’i’s Big Island there’s lots to do under picture-perfect sunny skies. But you can also enjoy the natural beauty of the island after the sun goes down. … Continued

Big Island, Hawai'i, WestJet, WestJet Magazine
5 Heavenly Harbours
21 Aug 2015

5 Heavenly Harbours

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

5 Heavenly Harbours for the Calgary Herald “Psst!  Wanna buy a fish?”  The peaceful dock at Quadra Island, B.C. was the last place I expected to be approached by a malnourished fish dealer with a nicotine habit.  When he sidled … Continued

British Columbia, Fairmont Empress, farmers' market, Halifax, harbor, Hilton Saint John, Inn at Laurel Point, Nanaimo, New Brunswick, Quadra Island, St. John, Victoria
Getting Artsy in Arizona
20 Aug 2015

Getting Artsy in Arizona

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 0

For the Calgary Herald: Have you always wanted to wield a paintbrush?  Had a passion for pottery? Been gaga for glassblowing or crazy for the clarinet but couldn’t find the time to do what you love?  Arizona is a place where … Continued

Ace Bailey, Arizona, Arizona Inn, Cosanti, Heard Museum, Hermosa Inn, Hotel Valley Ho, Mesa, MIM, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tubac, Tucson
Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring
19 Aug 2015

Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For the Calgary Herald: When Jim Ball decided to surprise his wife Marilyn with a custom ring for their tenth anniversary, he took his design to his favorite jeweler 10 months ahead of time.  He wasn’t worried about how long … Continued

custom jewellery, diamonds, engagement, Kangas, rings
The Wilder Side of Red Deer – Extreme Pumpkin Carving
19 Aug 2015

The Wilder Side of Red Deer – Extreme Pumpkin Carving

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

The biting whine of a chainsaw shattered the silence of the cornfield under a bright blue autumn sky.  We watched in horror as the blade plunged and twisted into its target.  Would the carver succeed or lose a finger? Would … Continued

Halloween, Man Tracker, Pumpkins, Ranch Tracker, Red Deer
The Horses of Central Park
12 Aug 2015

The Horses of Central Park

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 1

For AAA Home & Away Magazine, Southern Pennslyvania and online: New York City’s love affair with equine beauties continues into the 21st century. What would New York’s Central Park be without horses? Many of the park’s 40 million annual visitors … Continued

Avenue of the Americas, carousel, Central Park, Clinton Park Stables, horses, New York City, Olmstead
Memories Made of Ice
23 Nov 2014

Memories Made of Ice

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For AAA Home and Away Magazine, Southern Pennsylvania and online:  Every January, a palace of ice rises on the frozen glacier waters of Lake Louise to signal the start of the Ice Magic Festival in Banff National Park, Alberta. Surrounded … Continued

Alberta, Banff, Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Great Divide Nature Interpretation, Heather Brice, Ice Magic Festival, Lake Louise
Rumba Beats and Good Eats in Cuba
22 Aug 2014

Rumba Beats and Good Eats in Cuba

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Carribean, Cuba | 0

The Vancouver Courier – August 22, 2014 You’re going to Cuba? Great! Take food. That was the advice from friends when I told them about our upcoming trip. There was universal agreement that if we were going to survive for … Continued

Cuba, Havana, Hemingway, Santeria, UNESCO, Varadero

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